Cornwall bin collection: unitary council refuse and recycling for Truro, Falmouth, Newquay, Penzance and St Austell
cornwall bin collection is managed by Cornwall Council. cornwall council bin collection and bin collection cornwall operate fortnightly. cornwall bin collection days cover Truro, Falmouth, Newquay, Penzance. cornwall garden waste and cornwall recycling handle all household waste across PL14, PL15, PL25, PL31, TR1, TR7, TR11, TR18 postcodes.
Cornwall bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Cornwall Council |
| Find bin day | Cornwall Council collection day checker |
| Report missed bin | Cornwall Council missed bin report |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Garden waste | Paid subscription |
| cornwall bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Truro, Falmouth, Newquay, Penzance, St Austell, Bodmin and Launceston (PL14, PL15, PL25, PL31, TR1, TR7, TR11, TR18) |
Cornwall bin collection areas
TruroTR1 postcodes. Truro cathedral city and county town.
FalmouthTR11 postcodes. Falmouth harbour town.
NewquayTR7 postcodes. Newquay surfing resort.
PenzanceTR18 postcodes. Penzance market town.
St AustellPL25 postcodes. St Austell china clay town.
Bodmin and LauncestonPL15 and PL31 postcodes. North Cornwall towns.
Find your Cornwall bin collection day
Cornwall Council provides collection schedules.
Find your Cornwall bin collection dayBins and recycling in Cornwall
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste.
- Garden waste: Paid subscription.
Steps to report a missed Cornwall bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check the portal for your dates.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 7am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to Cornwall Council missed bin report.
- Leave bin accessible. The council will arrange a return.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Cornwall bin collection day?
- Use the checker at Cornwall Council.
- How do I report a missed bin?
- Report at Cornwall Council. Bin must have been out by 7am.
- How do I get garden waste collection?
- Paid subscription.
- What areas does Cornwall cover?
- Truro, Falmouth, Newquay, Penzance, St Austell, Bodmin and Launceston across PL14, PL15, PL25, PL31, TR1, TR7, TR11, TR18.
- Is Cornwall a county or a council?
- Cornwall Council is a unitary authority covering the entire county of Cornwall, from Bude to Penzance, serving over half a million residents.